News TikTok launches interactive Taylor Swift experience celebrating The Eras Tour Swift's in-app experience is the first and longest-running feature of its kind on TikTok
News Universal Music artists get access to AI voice cloning tool via UMG’s new deal with tech startup SoundLabs SoundLabs' tech will allow artists to sing in languages they don’t speak and perform duets with their younger selves, among other things
News FUGA inks global distro, marketing deals with France’s Record Makers and Belgium’s Potion Records The deals expand Downtown-owned FUGA's presence in the French and Belgian music industries.
News Warner Music partners with STYNGR on ad-free radio for Roblox The partnership aims to create new revenue streams for artists and songwriters
News Three members of K-Pop group EXO countersue SM Entertainment in legal tussle over royalties Both sides have filed lawsuits against each other.
News TikTok strikes deal with Adobe to bring its Commercial Music Library to AI content creation app Adobe Express Adobe describes Adobe Express as an “all-in-one AI content creation app”
News Denis Ladegaillerie-led bid for Believe has secured over 85% of shares, may acquire more by end of this week Latest development advances the consortium's effort to take Believe private
News Democrat and Republican lawmakers unite to question Spotify bundle move that ‘sharply reduces royalty payments for songwriters’ Congressmen Ted Lieu (D) and Adam Schiff (D) plus Senator Marsha Blackburn (R) question legality of Spotify's move in letter to US Copyright Office
News Stationhead launches ‘All-Access’ tier for superfans Over 150,000 users unlocked All-Access during a beta test with artists including Billie Eilish, Zayn, and Nicki Minaj
News HYBE eyes creator economy expansion with new THEUS superfan app Developed by HYBE's R&D unit Binary Korea, some 20 creators are expected to be on the platform when it launches on June 22.
News Musical AI, formerly Somms.ai, unveils new platform for ethical use of copyrighted material in generative AI The platform is being marketed as a “secure go-between” for rightsholders and AI developers
News Metallica partner with Epic Games to join Fortnite as Season 4 Festival ‘Icons’ Metallica has been announced as the "icon" for Epic Games’ Fortnite Festival Season 4
News Primary Wave Music strikes publishing partnership with alternative rock band Spin Doctors The deal also includes administration of the band's upcoming album, to be released later this year
News Recording Academy to expand in Africa and Middle East The expansion aims to provide educational resources, advocate for intellectual property rights, and celebrate the musical heritage of these regions
News Virgin Music Group inks global distribution deal with Neon Gold Records In its 15 years of existence, Neon Gold has amassed 15 billion streams and 10 million album equivalent sales